Monday, October 28, 2013

Fires 3: Classroom Behavior


Fires 3: Classroom Behavior

            The overall theme of the chapter was to try and create a positive classroom environment and avoid negative behavior by students.  Much of this chapter was about how to respond to student misbehavior, and to understand why it occurs so it can be prevented. 

            As a future teacher, and one who has observed classrooms, I feel these are very important issues.  A teacher can’t do their job if students are behaving badly and distracting other students in an out of control classroom.  Of course, this does not make teachers enjoy the experience either.  This is why the idea of an unwritten bargain between students and the teacher is so helpful.  When the teacher makes sure that their own actions help to support this bargain, students see that, respect them for it, and should mostly return the respect.  This is essential for maintaining order in the classroom so that a positive learning experience can be had by all.     

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